15 Minute Asparagus Almond Pasta

This asparagus almond pasta is simple, requiring just six ingredients and 15 minutes! Perfect for a quick and tasty weeknight meal.

Author

As Easy As Apple Pie

Nutrition Facts

15 Minute Asparagus Almond Pasta

Amount Per Serving (251 g)

Calories 410Calories from Fat 128

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14.2g22%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Cholesterol 67mg22%

Sodium 50mg2%

Total Carbohydrates 57.7g19%

Dietary Fiber 4.1g16%

Sugars 3.5g

Protein 15.8g32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course

Pasta

Prep Time

5minutes

Cook Time

10minutes

Total Time

15minutes

Servings

4

Calories

410kcal

Ingredients

1bunch asparagusends trimmed

2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oildivided

1small onionfinely chopped

360grams (12.7 ounces)bavette or spaghetti

35grams (1/4 cup)almonds

2tablespoonsfreshly grated parmesan cheese

salt and freshly ground black pepper

Garnish (optional): chopped almonds

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Cut off the asparagus tips and tie the spears together with a kitchen string.

In a medium skillet, sautee the onion with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil until soft and translucent. Add the asparagus tips, a 1/8 cup of hot water (taken from the large pot) and season with salt.

Add the pasta and the asparagus stalks to the boiling salted water.

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.

After 5 minutes remove the stalks from the water and put them in a food processor along with the parmesan cheese, almonds and the remaining olive oil. Blend the ingredients until the mixture is creamy. If it's too thick, add some hot water and blend again. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Drain the pasta and save about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water.

Return the pasta to the pot, add the sauce, a few tablespoons of starchy water and stir well.